On May 28, 2026, The National Desk reported that the United States military carried out fresh strikes on southern Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
U.S. forces targeted drones and destroyed a command center allegedly coordinating operations considered a threat to American forces and maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait remains one of the world’s most critical oil trade routes, with a large share of global petroleum passing through daily.
Iranian media claimed Washington was preparing to ease or withdraw its control over Hormuz, allowing Iran and Oman to manage it.
The White House denied these reports, calling them baseless.
President Donald Trump insisted Hormuz is international waters: “No one will control it. It is international waters and we will continue to secure it.”
Trump emphasized that Iran’s economy is being weakened by U.S. sanctions, suggesting Tehran is negotiating from a position of vulnerability.
He stated: “They are negotiating very weakly.”
Analysts warn that instability in Hormuz continues to fuel global oil market fears, adding pressure to already high energy prices.